Tropical storms brings a lot of rain and moisture. Most of us in our country are not fully aware of the sickness or disease after a storm. Awareness, education on environmental health, safety precautions is what we need. Miki Restorations with its experience, training, technology and education would like to share it to the Filipino people. We are committed to contribute to the health and welfare of every Filipino especially after any disaster. Unlike in the United States, insurance companies in the Philippines are not as aware of these possibilities and premiums may not cover damages. Miki Restorations would like to be the major contributor to health and safety awareness and the pioneers in this field.

Water and Flood Damage
Strong rains, storms and flooding can destroy homes, properties and business establishments. No one wants their investments go to the drain besides anyones health being affected. Stagnant water is a breeding ground for mosquitos with other bacteria and fungis. The contaminated water could easily make one sick. Mold is also a major health concern while it destroys any part of a house or building. A deadly toxic mold that is called Stachybotrys grows in contaminated places in 48 hours.Our loss recovery education, training and technology could save our clients investments minimizing expenses and to a point saves lives due to health hazards.

Health Risks after Flooding
- Flooding is associated with the disruption of water purification and sewage disposal systems, overflowing of toxic waste sites, and dislodging of chemicals previously stored above ground.
- Although most floods do not cause serious outbreaks of infectious disease or chemical poisonings, they can cause sickness in workers and others who come in contact with contaminated floodwater.
- Floodwater often contains infectious organisms, including intestinal bacteria such as E. coli, salmonella, Hepatitis A virus, and agents of typhoid, paratyphoid, and tetanus.
- Ingesting contaminated food or water brings about most cases of sickness associated with flood conditions. Tetanus, however, can be acquired from contaminated soil or water entering broken areas of the skin, such as cuts, abrasions, or puncture wounds.
- Floodwaters also may be contaminated by agricultural or industrial chemicals or by hazardous agents present at flooded hazardous waste sites.
- Flood cleanup crew members who must work near flooded industrial sites also may be exposed to chemically contaminated floodwater.
- Pools of standing water become breeding grounds for mosquitoes, increasing the risk of West Nile Virus and encephalitis.

Protection
- Before working in flooded areas, be sure your tetanus shot is current (given within the last 10 years).
- After a major flood, it is often difficult to maintain good hygiene during cleanup operations. To avoid waterborne disease, it is important to wash your hands with soap and clean, running water, especially before work breaks, meal breaks, and at the end of the work shift.
- You should assume that any water in flooded or surrounding areas is not safe unless the local or state public health department has specifically declared it to be safe.
- If no safe water supply is available for washing, use bottled water, water that has been boiled for at least 10 minutes, or chemically disinfected water (use 5 drops of liquid household bleach to each gallon of water).
- Water that is suspected of being contaminated with hazardous chemicals may require the use of special protective outer clothing and goggles.
- Before entering a contaminated area that has been flooded, you should don plastic or rubber gloves, boots, and other protective clothing needed to avoid contact with floodwater.
- Use insect repellant and cover skin areas with clothing as much as possible to reduce the risk of insect bites.

If Symptoms Develop
- The signs and symptoms experienced by the victims of various waterborne microorganisms are similar even though they are caused by different pathogens. These symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, muscle aches, and fever.
- Although different chemicals cause different health effects, the signs and symptoms most frequently associated with chemical poisoning are headaches, skin rashes, dizziness, nausea, excitability, weakness, and fatigue.
- If a cleanup worker experiences any of the signs or symptoms listed above, appropriate first-aid treatment and medical advice should be sought.
- If broken skin has come into contact with potentially contaminated water, a tetanus vaccination may be needed (depending on the individual’s vaccination history).
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Repair and Restoration Options
We would make the necessary tests of the damaged property with our testing equipments. If there are any needs of replacing damaged walls, floors, ceilings or any internal part of the structure, we would advise and give the property owners a full estimate of the costs before repairs.


Fire, Smoke and Soot Damage